How to pronounce nigua
Say it like NEE-gwuh. Nigua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE).
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- NEE
- gwuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nigua pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- gwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of nigua
American and British speakers say nigua in essentially the same way: /ˈniɡwə/ in the US and /ˈniːɡwə/ in the UK.
British respelling: NEE-gwuh.
What does nigua mean?
- A tropical flea, the chigoe.
Questions about saying nigua
How do you pronounce nigua?
Say NEE-gwuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈniɡwə/. In British English it is /ˈniːɡwə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nigua?
Nigua has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEE). Broken into parts: NEE · gwuh.
Do Americans and Brits say nigua the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈniɡwə/ and the British form is /ˈniːɡwə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.